
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake in Peru's Andes Kills at Least Five, Displaces 300
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes on July 19 at 9:24 PM local time, centered 2 km from Sicaya in Huancayo province at a shallow 10 km depth. At least five people were killed, over 20 injured, and 300 displaced. Several buildings collapsed, including a local church and convent. The number of missing remains unknown, with remote terrain hampering assessment.
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